2016 QAR to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0348 SAR

YEARLY LOW

1.0271 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0301 SAR

2016 QAR to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the QAR to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 16, valuing the pair at 1.0348. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 1.0271.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0077 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0304 to the December average rate of 1.0302, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.0348 was up 0.11% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.0337, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 QAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,174 SAR

2015 Average 5,151 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 5,135 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 38.74 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.0305

1.0298

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to SAR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.0301, compared to 1.0301 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0301

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0301

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0050 SAR (High: 1.0348 / Low: 1.0299). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 SAR (High: 1.0302 / Low: 1.0298).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0050

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 1.0302) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.0304), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.01%).

2016 Avg (November) 1.0302

2015 Avg (November) 1.0304

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0322	1.0295	1.0304
February	1.0301	1.0271	1.0298
March	1.0303	1.0295	1.0299
April	1.0304	1.0296	1.0299
May	1.0307	1.0299	1.0302
June	1.0307	1.0299	1.0302
July	1.0304	1.0297	1.0300
August	1.0302	1.0298	1.0300
September	1.0312	1.0297	1.0301
October	1.0303	1.0298	1.0300
November	1.0348	1.0299	1.0302
December	1.0331	1.0298	1.0302